At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to support young people with social and emotional needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Bayview Childcare, a family-style home dedicated to youth development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, sleep-in payments, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with clear promotion opportunities and ongoing training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People and a full UK driving licence.
Company: Bayview Childcare
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Responsible to: Registered Manager
Location: Capernwray, Carnforth
Salary: Base salary of £28,915.33 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £35,635.33 per annum with sleep in shifts.
We're seeking a motivated Residential Home Team Leader to join our team at Bayview, a family style home in Capernwray, Carnforth, supporting up to four young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and behavioural needs. You'll help create a safe, nurturing environment, support daily operations, maintain Good/Outstanding Ofsted standards, and deputise for the Registered Manager when required. A full UK driving licence and a Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People are essential.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary plus up to £6,720 in sleep in payments (6-8 per month at £70 each)
- Regular supervision and ongoing support
- Company pension scheme
- Access to the Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
- Wellbeing support through the Exchange Provision
- Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
- Clear promotion opportunities
Roles Responsibilities:
- Produce, review, and maintain high quality care plans in line with legislation, Ofsted standards, and Bay View policies.
- Build positive relationships with young people and engage them in activities that support their development and wellbeing.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive environment by modelling positive behaviour and ensuring staff follow policies, risk assessments, and health & safety expectations.
- Record and communicate key information, sharing updates with young people, families, professionals, and the Registered Manager.
- Support daily operations when the Registered Manager is absent, including staffing and care standards.
- Assist with budgeting, rota management, sleep ins/on call, and household planning such as menus.
- Lead or contribute to team meetings, encourage open communication, and involve staff in improvement ideas.
- Ensure staffing levels are appropriate, manage absences, and carry out staff supervisions.
- Keep your knowledge up to date through required training.
- Raise concerns appropriately, escalating to the Responsible Individual when necessary.
Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Bay View is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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